Statewide earthquake drill planed for 10:21 a.m. Thursday

SAN BERNARDINO • More than 536,000 people in San Bernardino County are registered to 7.7 million Californians in Thursday morning's Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill.

The best way reduce injury and death during earthquakes is to follow three simple steps:

• DROP to the ground

• Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table

• HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.

Studies of injuries and deaths caused by earthquakes in the U.S. over the last several decades indicate that you are much more likely to be injured by falling or flying objects (TVs, lamps, glass, bookcases, etc.) than to die in a collapsed building. "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" offers the best overall level of protection in most situations.

For more information or to register, click on www.shakeout.org.

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